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Instrument Pilot Rating

Take your flying to the next level with an Instrument Rating! This advanced certification lets you fly confidently in a wider range of weather conditions and rely on your instruments rather than just visual cues. With an instrument rating, you’ll gain the skills to handle low visibility, fly through clouds, and operate safely under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) — expanding your freedom to fly anytime, anywhere.

Whether you’re pursuing a professional aviation career or simply want to become a more capable and confident pilot, earning your instrument rating is one of the best investments you can make in your flying future.

Why should you get an instrument pilot rating?

Earning your Instrument Rating is one of the most valuable steps you can take as a pilot. It allows you to fly safely and confidently in a wider range of weather conditions, including through clouds and low visibility, by relying on your instruments instead of visual references. With this rating, you’ll gain the skills to plan and execute more precise, professional-level flights under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). It also greatly increases your flexibility—no more being grounded by changing weather—and enhances your overall safety and decision-making in the cockpit. For those pursuing a career in aviation, an instrument rating is essential and required for many companies, but even for private pilots, it’s a rewarding way to become a more capable, confident, and experienced aviator.

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What are the prerequisites?

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- Hold a Private Pilot Certificate

- Have a current FAA medical certificate

- Log at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as Pilot in Command (at least 10 must be in an airplane, simulators may be used)

- Log a minimum of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including 15 hours of instrument training with a certified flight instructor

- Complete one cross-country flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) greater than 250NM and 3 different approaches at 3 different airports

- 3 hours of flight training completed in the previous 2 calendar months preceding a checkride

- Pass the FAA written knowledge exam

- Pass the practical test (checkride) with an FAA examiner